Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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What happens to water at 0°C?

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At 0°C, water freezes and becomes a solid (ice).

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What happens to water at 100°C?

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At 100°C, water boils and turns into water vapor (gas).

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where gas turns into liquid.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is something you notice using your senses.